obituaries

Paul Douglas Carter

Paul Douglas Carter, 60, a resident of Wendell, passed away on May 8, 2023 in Twin Falls. He was born on September 8, 1962 in Jerome, the son of Margie and Glen Carter. He lived in Wendell his entire life.

Paul married Corky Williams on October 17, 2022. He loved his wife for 23 years and loved to ride his bike and take long trips with her. He loved camping with family and friends, enjoyed going to the car races and old car shows. He loved working at Soldier Mountain Ski Lodge.

He is survived by: his wife – Corky Carter; his three children – Jeremiah Carter, Amber Carter and Autumn Carter; five stepchildren; nine grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; his siblings - Michael (Ada) Carter, Tim (Glenda) Carter, Gary Carter, Susan Carter, and Dennis Carter; and his sister-in-law's - Cindy Carter and Teresa Carter.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Ivo Glen Carter and Margie Hawks Carter; and his brothers – Vernon, Mark and Chuck. Have a party sweetheart.

A celebration of Paul's life was held on Saturday, May 13th, at the Wendell City Park. Cremation arrangements were under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service –Wendell Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Mario Galvan

Mario Galvan, age 59, was born on April 15, 1964, in Guanajuato, Mexico. He died from cancer on May 10, 2023, in Gooding, Idaho. Mario was born to Gabriel Galvan and Micaela Ramirez, the firstborn of nine children.

He married Rosa Ferreira in Markham, Illinois, on October 2, 1989. They raised four children together between Illinois and Idaho. Mario's upbeat personality radiated within his family's upbringing enjoying moments in nature and a love of futbol. He coached his daughter's soccer team with the utmost joy. He had a strong sense of kinship with his friends with whom he played soccer, always smiling and making new friends wherever he went.

He was known for his good humor, dependability, and love for children. He enjoyed the outdoors, listening to music (of all sorts, from rock to cumbias), traveling, and being constantly active. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his memory will live on through the many lives he touched.

Mario is survived by his spouse of 34 years, Rosa, who he loved deeply; his children, Mario C. (Grace), Alexis, Kristian (Julie), and Breanna; his grandchildren, Isabella, Christian (CJ), and Ariah; his seven siblings: Manuel (Mane), Maria Dolores (Lola), Marcela (Mache), Maria de la Luz (Bush), Marina (Minoz), Marco (Che), Monica (Moni), and other family members and friends who loved him dearly.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel, followed by a burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Obituaries

Cynthia Irene Barton Rost

Cynthia Irene Barton Rost, "Cyndi" or "Tiny," passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Yuma, Arizona.

A funeral service will be held at The First Christian Church, at 334 W. 4th Avenue in Gooding, Idaho, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 am, with a dinner immediately following at the Gooding County Fairgrounds Office, at 201 Lucy Lane.

Inurnment will take place in a private family ceremony at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel

Raymond Eugene Brooks

Raymond Eugene Brooks, 95 of Gooding, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 at Stone Bridge Assisted Living Center in Hagerman, Idaho.

Raymond was born in Fairfield, Idaho on October 22, 1927 to Angus and Cora Bickle Brooks.

Raymond was born and raised on the family homestead East of Fairfield in the Willow Creek area. He attended school in Fairfield where he graduated from high school. From there he went to Ft Collins CO to further his education. Upon returning to Idaho, he became a page in the Idaho State Senate where he met Mary Lou Hubbard and the two were married July 4, 1959. They returned to his family homestead where they farmed and raised cattle while the family grew by five children. In the early 70's as many farmers and ranchers dealt with the drought the family moved from the homestead to Gooding. Here dad began his trucking career. He drove for Thompson Cattle Co, Basterrechea Trucking and even was an owner operator of his own rig for a few years be fore landing at D&D Trucking where he continued to drive until he was 87 when health issues forced him out of the driver's seat of the big rig. While driving for D&D he was awarded the Idaho State Safety Award for driving over 2 million miles accident free, an award held by a very small number of drivers.

Raymond is survived by: his wife - Mary Lou and their five children - Mary Brooks (Kirk Nolte), Stephen Brooks (Cindy Brooks), Roger Brooks, Roselyn Brooks and Phillip Brooks; two grandsons - Dustyn Brooks and Dillon Brooks; three great grandchildren - Izabel Brooks, Jadyn Brooks and Hunter Brooks; and one brother Melvin Brooks (Beulah Brooks).

He was preceded in death by: his parents - Angus and Cora Brooks; and two brothers - Earl and Wayne Brooks.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Servicedemarayfuneralservice.com A celebration of life to be announced at a later date.

death & service notices

Roxanne Page, 70, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home in Hagerman. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.

Robert C. Luntsford, 89, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home in Shoshone. Cremation arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.

Irma Garcia, 56, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending by Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

William Jefferson Slade, 89, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at DeSano Assisted Care in Jerome. Funeral arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service.

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